World Heritage Site – Pena Palace Portugal
A fairy tale castle not far from Lisbon, the Pena Palace. Only a half hour drive from Lisbon, Sintra is one of my favorite cities on the Iberian Peninsula.
A fairy tale castle not far from Lisbon, the Pena Palace. Only a half hour drive from Lisbon, Sintra is one of my favorite cities on the Iberian Peninsula.
Lake Van, in eastern Turkey, hosts stunning scenery, a great boat ride, four islands, and an Armenian cathedral turned museum. It’s well worth the visit.
The situation in the country changes rapidly at any given time. Tensions can rise and flare out of control with little to no warning. So that age old question should …
A fantastic site located between Tel Aviv and Haifa, Caesarea in Israel, are Roman ruins worth the visit. Touted as one of the most impressive Roman archaeological sites in Israel, …
The Showa Daibutsu, or Big Buddha is an impressive 20 meter statue of the Buddha. Perched on a rounded hill, and clearly visible for miles around, the Buddha is a must-see spot in Aomori.
Bustling Hong Kong epitomizes everything we love about traveling in Asia. Food, temples, festivals, great views, cool markets, and food. Did I mention that already? Our last visit to Hong …
The Sumo championships are a must-see while in Japan. Every year, in January, the Grand Sumo Tournament is held in Tokyo. When we lived in Japan before, we spent all our …
Jerusalem. The name evokes visions of life thousands of years ago when the world’s main religions were just taking root. That is exactly why, in 1982, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Driving Israel is a fun and relaxing way to see the country at your own pace. Car rentals are inexpensive and the road system is easy to navigate.
Why would you visit Katmai National Park? Read along to find out. Hint, hint: bears, scenery, volcanoes, and more…